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AUWCL Orientation 2023

Welcome to AUWCL! All orientation information is available on this site.

Pre-Orientation Week Activities

Note: All pre-orientation sessions are optional, but encouraged

Dates and times for all sessions can be found on the daily schedules

Full-Time Schedule

 

Part-Time Schedule

First Gen Friday

This one-day event, designed for first-generation college and law students, will help build community and connect you with tools and resources for academic and professional success. Get ready for a fun, social, and interactive day of events to welcome you to AUWCL and show how happy we are to have you here. This event is hosted by the Offices of the DeanAcademic Excellence Diversity, Inclusion and Affinity Relations, and WCL's ADVANCE student organization. Register here by Tuesday, August 15, and reach out to firstgen@wcl.american.edu with questions.

Date Friday, August 18, 2023
Time:  10:00am - 4:30pm
Register:  https://forms.gle/RLZLURoKf6q8vbmy5
Nationals v. Phillies

Enjoy a game at Nats Park with your new classmates. Ticket and concession provided for students who registered by Thursday, August 10. The first 10,000 fans in attendance will receive a cap as part of a promotional giveaway, so come to the park early and enjoy a summer evening with your peers. Your individual ticket will be sent to you electronically through the MLB Ballpark app the week of the event.

Date Friday, August 18, 2023
Time:  7:05 pm
Register:  Registration now closed
BLSA New Student Orientation

The Black Law Students Association (BLSA) looks forward to meeting incoming students. Join us for this event to learn about the resources available to help you succeed in law school. Meet your AUWCL BLSA leaders and members of the African-American faculty, staff, and alumni community. Register here by Wednesday, August 16.

Date Saturday, August 19, 2023
Time:  9:00am - 3:00 pm
Register:  tinyurl.com/BLSAorientation2023
IMBY (In My Backyard)

IMBY is a celebration of everything good in our community and a chance to be part of positive work being done at various organizations all over the District. IMBY sets the tone for the spirit of public service and community involvement that pervades at AUWCL. For 1Ls, IMBY is a fun way to kick off orientation, get out and see the city, and meet new classmates in a relaxed environment.

Date Monday, August 21, 2023
Time:  8:00am - 12:30pm
Register:  Registration now closed